Friday, November 11, 2011

Moss Stitch

Gaptastic Cowl by Jen Geigley

Check out the knitting deets about this on my Ravelry page...

This is just a quick break between knitting stints to show you the latest Xmas item I've created. I chose the pattern based on Tasia's recommendation. I did modify the size based on the recipient and the need to conserve yarn, but I don't think it has impinged on its loveliness.

This yarn was kindly gifted to me by a work colleague who bought it to knit up a sweater and then developed wrist unhappiness. I am blown away by her generosity (700 yards!) - and by the baby alpaca fabulousness. I likely would not have purchased chunky weight wool. As you know, it's not my preferred gauge. But now I've learned that great projects come in all needle sizes.

11 comments:

  1. Lovely colour! I can attest, fist hand, to this cowl’s warmth and comfort factor. I’m sure the recipient will love it.

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  2. It's beautiful.

    I tried knitting but wasn't patient enough for it. Your work is superb, K.

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  3. Gorgeous! I'm so glad you can knit! Really fantastic!

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  4. Wow. That's gorgeous. I love the color and the texture.

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  5. Andrea: Good to know! Thanks. The Misti is going to be super warm. I can tell.

    E: Thanks! You may be more patient now. A friend told me the same thing recently. I convinced her to try again and she's totally hooked.

    Mardel and Pammie: Merci beaucoup! I really recommend this pattern. But seed stitch is a bit of a pain!

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  6. The recipient is going to be so pleased. Alpaca is so lovely at the neck, especially in that seed stitch which will trap air/heat so well. Yummy!

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  7. Oh that looks so familiar : )
    Gorgeous job, I'm so envious of the baby alpaca xx

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  8. F: It's going to be insanely warm. I can tell!

    Minx: Isn't it a copy?? :-)

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  9. I love it! I would wear it in an instant, it looks so comfy & warm.

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  10. Oh, that is a not an easy stitch... and hard to keep it looking so uniform in terms of stitch size and tension! Another magnificent job. Great color too!

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